Finding ways to incorporate automation will be crucial as the correspondent business moves deeper into the 21st century. The question is, what’s taking so long to make it happen?
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It’s a Thanksgiving tradition, nearly as cherished as turkey and football. The day after Americans celebrate all the things they’re thankful for by gathering with loved ones and ...
Read More »Mortgage Volume Increasing, Along With Mortgage Risk
High demand, increased leverage, and low supply are all adding up to higher house prices. With many first-time buyers taking on increasing risk, how can the situation be stabilized?
Read More »Construction and Demand to Soar Across North America
With construction finally catching up to demand, the U.S. housing market is primed for growth over the next few years. But parts of Europe may be on the cusp of a housing bubble.
Read More »Tight Supply Keeping Housing Market Below Potential
The market for existing-home sales continues to underperform, with the potential gap broadening as first-time homebuyers navigate supply shortages and struggle with affordability.
Read More »Housing Starts Surge
Housing starts are on the rise around the country, particularly in the Northeast. But how is the rest of the country faring?
Read More »Ditech Dodges Bullet in Walter Bankruptcy
Walter is hoping to shed debt with a reorganization, and now Fitch has weighed in on whether the chapter 11 will affect subsidiary Ditech.
Read More »Builder Confidence Rallies
Builder confidence hit an eight-month high in November according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Confidence in the market for newly-built single-family ...
Read More »Mortgage Apps Continue to Climb
Contract interest rates are also shifting according to a new report.
Read More »Lower Interest Rates Driving Demand for Refinancing
Is one loan type getting more love than the others during this refinancing surge?
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